N.S. Mi’kmaq chiefs call on Ottawa to address income assistance disparity on reserves

The federal government’s troubled attempt to modernize its pay system will be probed by the federal Auditor-General as the government begins its move to another new payroll program.Ottawa announced in June it had awarded a 10-year contract to Dayforce for almost $351 million, to replace the Phoenix payroll system that has caused significant problems. The contract allows for a possible extension to 20 years.